I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #21) (Library Edition) (21)
More than a century later, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is still America's deadliest disaster. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving the horrible event churns with page-turning action and bold hope.
The city of Galveston, Texas, was booming. Perched on an island off the southern coast of Texas, Galveston had been founded in the 1830s. By 1900, it was Texas's richest and most important city. Boats loaded up with American cotton and wheat steamed from Galveston to countries around the world. Arriving ships were crowded with immigrants. The streets, paved with crushed oyster shells, sparkled like they'd been sprinkled with diamonds.
True, this glittering city was prone to flooding. But just a few years before, a weather forecaster had said the idea of a hurricane striking Galveston was absurd.
So when a storm started brewing on September 8, 1900, no one believed it would be any worse than previous storms. They gathered on the beach to cheer on the wild waves. But what started as entertainment soon turned into a nightmare as those wild waves crashed into the city. By morning, hundreds of homes were destroyed. Eight thousand people were dead. The city had all but disappeared.
In this thrilling next installment of Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series, one child finds safety only to head back into the treacherous waters to make sure his neighbors are safe.
In the heart-stopping twenty-first installment of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series, Lauren Tarshis shines a light on the devastating Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
Galveston, Texas, 1900. Twelve-year-old Pheobe Halvorson has been sent to Galveston to live with her aunt after her mother's death. She is excited about her new life in the vibrant city, but her excitement quickly turns to fear when a devastating hurricane threatens to destroy everything.
As the storm rages, Pheobe and her new friend, Enrique, must battle raging winds, torrential rain, and rising floodwaters. They witness the destruction of their city and the loss of loved ones. But even in the darkest of times, Pheobe finds hope and strength.
With Lauren Tarshis's signature combination of heart-pounding suspense and historical accuracy, I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 is a story of survival, resilience, and the power of human connection in the face of disaster.
This gripping tale is perfect for readers of all ages who love adventure, history, and stories of survival. It is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
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